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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 510.93 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 510.93 and 272.22 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 510.93 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/510.93 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 510.93 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 139,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,085.36/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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