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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 408.73 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 408.73 and 224.25 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 408.73 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/408.73 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 408.73 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 91,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,655.66/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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