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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 408.53 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 408.53 and 211.48 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 408.53 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/408.53 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 408.53 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 86,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395.43/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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