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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.76 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.76 and 229.44 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.76 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.76 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.76 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 94,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,015.33/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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