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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 374.82 and 242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 374.82 and 242.83 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 374.82 = 242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/374.82 = 242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 374.82 × 242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 91,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,019.08/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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