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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 408.10 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 408.10 and 237.75 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 408.10 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/408.10 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 408.10 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 97,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,025.78/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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