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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.71, 409.48 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.71, 409.48 and 234.61 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.71 : 409.48 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.71/409.48 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.71x = 409.48 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.71x = 96,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,066.49/272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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