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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.17, 375.51 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.17, 375.51 and 222.97 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.17 : 375.51 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.17/375.51 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.17x = 375.51 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.17x = 83,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,727.46/272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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