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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 408.80 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 408.80 and 227.11 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 408.80 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/408.80 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 408.80 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 92,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,842.11/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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