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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 409 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 409 and 224.32 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 409 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/409 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 409 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 91,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,746.88/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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