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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 409.20 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 409.20 and 234.30 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 409.20 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/409.20 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 409.20 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 95,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,875.56/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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