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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 420.93 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 420.93 and 272 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 420.93 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/420.93 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 420.93 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 114,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,492.96/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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