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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 377.04 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 377.04 and 237.60 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 377.04 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/377.04 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 377.04 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 89,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,585.05/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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