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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 407.79 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 407.79 and 224.46 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 407.79 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/407.79 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 407.79 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 91,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,532.54/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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