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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 375.16 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 375.16 and 242.84 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 375.16 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/375.16 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 375.16 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 91,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,103.85/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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