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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.51, 408.29 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.51, 408.29 and 234.17 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.51 : 408.29 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.51/408.29 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.51x = 408.29 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.51x = 95,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,606.06/272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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