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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.71, 408.35 and 215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.71, 408.35 and 215.05 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.71 : 408.35 = 215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.71/408.35 = 215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.71x = 408.35 × 215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.71x = 87,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,815.10/272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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