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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 375.90 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 375.90 and 242.03 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 375.90 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/375.90 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 375.90 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 90,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,979.08/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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