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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 408.79 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 408.79 and 227.58 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 408.79 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/408.79 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 408.79 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 93,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,032.43/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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