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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 407.63 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 407.63 and 213.94 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 407.63 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/407.63 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 407.63 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 87,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,209.41/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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