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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 376.69 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 376.69 and 228.11 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 376.69 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/376.69 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 376.69 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 85,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,925.62/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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