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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 376.47 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 376.47 and 237.47 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 376.47 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/376.47 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 376.47 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 89,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,398.45/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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