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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 408.72 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 408.72 and 150.68 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 408.72 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/408.72 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 408.72 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 61,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,583.89/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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