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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 376.38 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 376.38 and 225.48 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 376.38 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/376.38 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 376.38 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 84,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866.16/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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