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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 409.50 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 409.50 and 242.46 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 409.50 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/409.50 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 409.50 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 99,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,287.37/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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