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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 375.12 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 375.12 and 223.08 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 375.12 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/375.12 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 375.12 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 83,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,681.77/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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