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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 407.69 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 407.69 and 230.98 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 407.69 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/407.69 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 407.69 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 94,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,168.24/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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