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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 408.72 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 408.72 and 229.48 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 408.72 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/408.72 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 408.72 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 93,793.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,793.07/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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