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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 408.40 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 408.40 and 227.23 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 408.40 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/408.40 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 408.40 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 92,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,800.73/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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