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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.48 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.48 and 227.08 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.48 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.48 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.48 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 92,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,757.64/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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