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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 410.04 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 410.04 and 232.14 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 410.04 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/410.04 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 410.04 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 95,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,186.69/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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