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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 409.02 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 409.02 and 212.23 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 409.02 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/409.02 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 409.02 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 86,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,806.31/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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