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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 408.24 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 408.24 and 233.91 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 408.24 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/408.24 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 408.24 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 95,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,491.42/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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