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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.74 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.74 and 227.16 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.74 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.74 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.74 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 92,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,849.38/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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