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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 408.18 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 408.18 and 221.13 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 408.18 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/408.18 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 408.18 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 90,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,260.84/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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