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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 407.79 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 407.79 and 240.07 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 407.79 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/407.79 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 407.79 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 97,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,898.56/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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