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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 409.59 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 409.59 and 236.44 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 409.59 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/409.59 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 409.59 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 96,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,843.46/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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