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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 408.44 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 408.44 and 150.46 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 408.44 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/408.44 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 408.44 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 61,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453.24/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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