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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.02 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.02 and 272.22 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.02 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.02 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.02 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 113,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,248.96/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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