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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 407.88 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 407.88 and 221.00 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 407.88 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/407.88 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 407.88 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 90,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,139.44/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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