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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 407.84 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 407.84 and 211.82 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 407.84 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/407.84 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 407.84 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 86,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,385.57/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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