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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 376.56 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 376.56 and 226.44 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 376.56 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/376.56 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 376.56 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 85,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268.25/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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