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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 376.02 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 376.02 and 223.32 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 376.02 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/376.02 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 376.02 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 83,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,972.79/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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