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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 374.96 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 374.96 and 236.93 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 374.96 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/374.96 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 374.96 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 88,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,837.99/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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