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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 376.02 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 376.02 and 233.33 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 376.02 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/376.02 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 376.02 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 87,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,734.87/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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