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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 375.59 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 375.59 and 235.86 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 375.59 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/375.59 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 375.59 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 88,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585.48/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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