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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.02 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.02 and 236.10 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.02 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.02 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.02 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 88,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,778.32/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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