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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 408.08 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 408.08 and 233.16 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 408.08 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/408.08 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 408.08 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 95,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,148.52/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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