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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 409.08 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 409.08 and 211.35 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 409.08 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/409.08 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 409.08 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 86,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,459.06/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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