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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 408.65 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 408.65 and 228.02 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 408.65 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/408.65 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 408.65 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 93,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,177.19/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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