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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.68 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.68 and 227.37 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.68 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.68 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.68 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 93,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,148.96/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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