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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 377.46 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 377.46 and 240.12 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 377.46 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/377.46 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 377.46 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 90,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,635.70/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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