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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 408.96 and 219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 408.96 and 219.10 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 408.96 = 219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/408.96 = 219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 408.96 × 219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 89,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,603.14/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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