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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 407.43 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 407.43 and 228.95 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 407.43 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/407.43 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 407.43 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 93,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,279.95/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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