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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 408.96 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 408.96 and 234.34 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 408.96 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/408.96 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 408.96 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 95,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,835.69/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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