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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 374.31 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 374.31 and 233.22 is: 320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 374.31 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/374.31 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 374.31 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 87,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,297.76/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.28

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