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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.05, 376.17 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.05, 376.17 and 223.64 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.05 : 376.17 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.05/376.17 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.05x = 376.17 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.05x = 84,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,126.66/273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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