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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.68 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.68 and 240.40 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.68 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.68 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.68 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 90,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,553.87/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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