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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 409.14 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 409.14 and 221.76 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 409.14 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/409.14 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 409.14 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 90,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,730.89/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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