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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 408.74 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 408.74 and 211.64 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 408.74 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/408.74 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 408.74 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 86,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,502.63/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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