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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 408.12 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 408.12 and 233.22 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 408.12 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/408.12 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 408.12 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 95,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,181.75/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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