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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 408.64 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 408.64 and 234.20 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 408.64 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/408.64 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 408.64 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 95,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,703.49/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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