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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 376.56 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 376.56 and 240.34 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 376.56 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/376.56 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 376.56 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 90,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,502.43/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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