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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 409.40 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 409.40 and 227.60 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 409.40 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/409.40 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 409.40 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 93,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,176.26/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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