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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 408.72 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 408.72 and 224.29 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 408.72 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/408.72 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 408.72 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 91,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,671.81/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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