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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 376.20 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 376.20 and 242.96 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 376.20 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/376.20 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 376.20 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 91,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399.67/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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