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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 374.52 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 374.52 and 237.52 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 374.52 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/374.52 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 374.52 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 88,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,955.99/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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