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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 374.61 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 374.61 and 235.18 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 374.61 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/374.61 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 374.61 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 88,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,100.78/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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