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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 376.22 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 376.22 and 223.34 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 376.22 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/376.22 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 376.22 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 84,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,023.65/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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