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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 407.93 and 243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 407.93 and 243.17 is: 364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 407.93 = 243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/407.93 = 243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 407.93 × 243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 99,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,193.08/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.67

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