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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 375.21 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 375.21 and 240.84 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 375.21 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/375.21 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 375.21 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 90,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,365.58/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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