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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 409.93 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 409.93 and 218.93 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 409.93 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/409.93 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 409.93 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 89,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,743.38/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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