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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 408.88 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 408.88 and 211.94 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 408.88 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/408.88 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 408.88 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 86,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,658.03/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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