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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 375.30 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 375.30 and 228.42 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 375.30 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/375.30 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 375.30 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 85,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726.03/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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