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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 408.96 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 408.96 and 236.88 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 408.96 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/408.96 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 408.96 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 96,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,874.44/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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