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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.62 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.62 and 233.91 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.62 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.62 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.62 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 88,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,093.11/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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