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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 408.30 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 408.30 and 211.83 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 408.30 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/408.30 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 408.30 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 86,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,487.09/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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