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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 407.52 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 407.52 and 229.04 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 407.52 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/407.52 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 407.52 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 93,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,338.38/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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