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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 408.47 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 408.47 and 155.25 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 408.47 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/408.47 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 408.47 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 63,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414.19/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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