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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 408.20 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 408.20 and 226.01 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 408.20 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/408.20 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 408.20 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 92,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,255.81/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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