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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.15 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.15 and 221.16 is: 331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.15 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.15 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.15 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 90,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,266.45/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.30

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