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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 408.31 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 408.31 and 77.22 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 408.31 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/408.31 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 408.31 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 31,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527.27/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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