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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 407.84 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 407.84 and 208.56 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 407.84 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/407.84 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 407.84 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 85,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,059.11/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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