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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 409.18 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 409.18 and 211.88 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 409.18 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/409.18 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 409.18 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 86,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,697.06/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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