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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 374.34 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 374.34 and 235.02 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 374.34 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/374.34 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 374.34 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 87,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,977.39/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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