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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 408.96 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 408.96 and 228.96 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 408.96 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/408.96 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 408.96 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 93,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,635.48/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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