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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 408.72 and 229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 408.72 and 229.47 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 408.72 = 229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/408.72 = 229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 408.72 × 229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 93,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,788.98/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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