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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 374.42 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 374.42 and 216.33 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 374.42 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/374.42 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 374.42 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 80,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,997.20/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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