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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 376.25 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 376.25 and 231.47 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 376.25 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/376.25 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 376.25 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 87,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,091.08/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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