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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 374.57 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 374.57 and 263.22 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 374.57 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/374.57 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 374.57 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 98,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,591.13/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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