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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 409.08 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 409.08 and 224.12 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 409.08 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/409.08 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 409.08 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 91,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,683.01/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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