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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 407.95 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 407.95 and 223.28 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 407.95 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/407.95 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 407.95 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 91,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,083.92/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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