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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 376.79 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 376.79 and 231.71 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 376.79 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/376.79 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 376.79 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 87,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,302.97/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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