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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.09, 409.67 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.09, 409.67 and 236.16 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.09 : 409.67 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.09/409.67 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.09x = 409.67 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.09x = 96,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,746.49/273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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