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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 409.08 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 409.08 and 211.18 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 409.08 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/409.08 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 409.08 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 86,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,389.51/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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