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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 407.54 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 407.54 and 237.86 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 407.54 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/407.54 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 407.54 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 96,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,936.02/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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