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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 408.36 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 408.36 and 211.38 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 408.36 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/408.36 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 408.36 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 86,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,319.14/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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