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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 375.24 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 375.24 and 235.68 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 375.24 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/375.24 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 375.24 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 88,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,436.56/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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