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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 408.30 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 408.30 and 221.63 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 408.30 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/408.30 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 408.30 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 90,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,489.49/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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