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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 408.05 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 408.05 and 236.13 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 408.05 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/408.05 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 408.05 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 96,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,352.85/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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