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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 374.58 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 374.58 and 242.52 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 374.58 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/374.58 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 374.58 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 90,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,843.14/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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