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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 407.93 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 407.93 and 214.38 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 407.93 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/407.93 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 407.93 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 87,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,452.03/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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