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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 407.79 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 407.79 and 232.37 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 407.79 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/407.79 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 407.79 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 94,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,758.16/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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