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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 376.47 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 376.47 and 223.50 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 376.47 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/376.47 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 376.47 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 84,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,141.05/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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