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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 408.06 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 408.06 and 221.32 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 408.06 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/408.06 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 408.06 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 90,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,311.84/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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