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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.96 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.96 and 218.88 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.96 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.96 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.96 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 89,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,513.16/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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