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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 375.53 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 375.53 and 237.27 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 375.53 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/375.53 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 375.53 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 89,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,100.72/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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