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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.77, 408.17 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.77, 408.17 and 234.70 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.77 : 408.17 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.77/408.17 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.77x = 408.17 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.77x = 95,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,797.07/272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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