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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 408.72 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 408.72 and 226.92 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 408.72 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/408.72 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 408.72 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 92,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,746.74/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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