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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 407.88 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 407.88 and 214.55 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 407.88 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/407.88 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 407.88 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 87,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,511.67/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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