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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 408.24 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 408.24 and 207.36 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 408.24 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/408.24 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 408.24 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 84,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,652.65/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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