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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 408.55 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 408.55 and 221.14 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 408.55 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/408.55 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 408.55 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 90,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,346.75/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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