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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 408.74 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 408.74 and 224.33 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 408.74 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/408.74 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 408.74 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 91,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,690.50/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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