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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.41, 408.58 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.41, 408.58 and 220.79 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.41 : 408.58 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.41/408.58 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.41x = 408.58 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.41x = 90,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,210.85/272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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