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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 409.26 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 409.26 and 219.06 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 409.26 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/409.26 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 409.26 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 89,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,652.50/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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