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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 409.12 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 409.12 and 233.44 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 409.12 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/409.12 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 409.12 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 95,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,506.98/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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