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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 408.43 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 408.43 and 226.86 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 408.43 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/408.43 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 408.43 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 92,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,654.84/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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