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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 408.36 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 408.36 and 233.72 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 408.36 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/408.36 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 408.36 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 95,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,441.90/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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