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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.17, 375.12 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.17, 375.12 and 236.98 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.17 : 375.12 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.17/375.12 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.17x = 375.12 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.17x = 88,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,895.94/272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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