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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.80, 476.97 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.80, 476.97 and 272 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.80 : 476.97 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.80/476.97 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.80x = 476.97 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.80x = 129,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,735.84/345.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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