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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 408.72 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 408.72 and 224 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 408.72 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/408.72 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 408.72 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 91,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,553.28/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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