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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 375.93 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 375.93 and 223.44 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 375.93 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/375.93 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 375.93 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 83,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,997.80/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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