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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 408.68 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 408.68 and 214.79 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 408.68 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/408.68 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 408.68 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 87,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,780.38/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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