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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 377.51 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 377.51 and 231.27 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 377.51 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/377.51 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 377.51 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 87,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,305.58/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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