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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 376.32 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 376.32 and 223.80 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 376.32 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/376.32 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 376.32 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 84,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,220.42/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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