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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 409.56 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 409.56 and 244.14 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 409.56 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/409.56 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 409.56 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 99,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,989.98/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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