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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.15, 407.63 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.15, 407.63 and 226.71 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.15 : 407.63 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.15/407.63 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.15x = 407.63 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.15x = 92,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,413.80/272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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