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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 375.54 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 375.54 and 230.85 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 375.54 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/375.54 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 375.54 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 86,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692.54/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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