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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 408.03 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 408.03 and 211.14 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 408.03 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/408.03 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 408.03 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 86,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,151.45/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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