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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 376.50 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 376.50 and 226.56 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 376.50 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/376.50 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 376.50 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 85,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299.84/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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