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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.00 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.00 and 211.46 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.00 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.00 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.00 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 86,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,487.26/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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