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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 408.42 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 408.42 and 215.24 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 408.42 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/408.42 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 408.42 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 87,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,908.32/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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