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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 375.60 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 375.60 and 248.32 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 375.60 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/375.60 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 375.60 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 93,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,268.99/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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