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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 407.91 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 407.91 and 227.10 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 407.91 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/407.91 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 407.91 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 92,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,636.36/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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