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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 408.95 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 408.95 and 227.02 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 408.95 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/408.95 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 408.95 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 92,839.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,839.83/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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