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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 377.57 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 377.57 and 238.49 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 377.57 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/377.57 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 377.57 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 90,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,046.79/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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