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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 409.38 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 409.38 and 227.60 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 409.38 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/409.38 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 409.38 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 93,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,174.89/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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