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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 408.30 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 408.30 and 221.04 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 408.30 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/408.30 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 408.30 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 90,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,250.63/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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