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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 408.48 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 408.48 and 208.64 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 408.48 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/408.48 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 408.48 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 85,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,225.27/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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