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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 377 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 377 and 223.68 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 377 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/377 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 377 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 84,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,327.36/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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