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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 409.61 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 409.61 and 219.08 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 409.61 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/409.61 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 409.61 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 89,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,737.36/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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