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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 407.98 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 407.98 and 211.34 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 407.98 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/407.98 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 407.98 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 86,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222.49/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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