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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 375.67 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 375.67 and 223.88 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 375.67 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/375.67 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 375.67 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 84,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,103.40/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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