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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 376.47 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 376.47 and 231.44 is: 319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 376.47 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/376.47 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 376.47 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 87,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,130.22/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.21

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