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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 377.27 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 377.27 and 224.19 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 377.27 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/377.27 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 377.27 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 84,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,580.16/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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