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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 407.88 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 407.88 and 216.24 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 407.88 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/407.88 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 407.88 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 88,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,199.97/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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