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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.23 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.23 and 230.60 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.23 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.23 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.23 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 86,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,528.04/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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