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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 408.24 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 408.24 and 214.45 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 408.24 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/408.24 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 408.24 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 87,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,546.05/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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