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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 375.29 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 375.29 and 225.52 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 375.29 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/375.29 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 375.29 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 84,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,633.52/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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