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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 375.29 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 375.29 and 236.10 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 375.29 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/375.29 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 375.29 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 88,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,605.97/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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