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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 408.06 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 408.06 and 242.96 is: 362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 408.06 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/408.06 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 408.06 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 99,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,140.22/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.89

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