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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 375.98 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 375.98 and 228.69 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 375.98 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/375.98 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 375.98 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 85,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,981.72/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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