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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 377.28 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 377.28 and 229.68 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 377.28 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/377.28 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 377.28 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 86,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,653.67/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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