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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 409.19 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 409.19 and 218.84 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 409.19 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/409.19 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 409.19 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 89,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,544.00/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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