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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 408.90 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 408.90 and 232.40 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 408.90 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/408.90 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 408.90 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 95,028.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,028.36/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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