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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 375.72 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 375.72 and 235.95 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 375.72 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/375.72 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 375.72 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 88,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,651.13/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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