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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 408.54 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 408.54 and 234.12 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 408.54 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/408.54 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 408.54 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 95,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,647.38/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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