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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 374.52 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 374.52 and 228.28 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 374.52 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/374.52 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 374.52 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 85,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,495.43/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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