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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 376.24 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 376.24 and 237.91 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 376.24 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/376.24 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 376.24 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 89,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,511.26/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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