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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 407.32 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 407.32 and 231.12 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 407.32 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/407.32 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 407.32 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 94,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,139.80/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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