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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.73 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.73 and 219.15 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.73 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.73 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.73 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 89,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,791.23/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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