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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 409.32 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 409.32 and 218.96 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 409.32 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/409.32 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 409.32 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 89,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,624.71/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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