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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 408.72 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 408.72 and 227.18 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 408.72 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/408.72 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 408.72 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 92,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,853.01/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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