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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 407.45 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 407.45 and 246.05 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 407.45 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/407.45 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 407.45 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 100,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,249.81/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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