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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 408.22 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 408.22 and 230 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 408.22 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/408.22 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 408.22 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 93,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,890.60/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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