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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 408.26 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 408.26 and 211.23 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 408.26 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/408.26 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 408.26 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 86,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,236.76/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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