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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 409.29 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 409.29 and 224.66 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 409.29 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/409.29 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 409.29 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 91,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,947.92/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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