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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 408.06 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 408.06 and 243 is: 362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 408.06 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/408.06 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 408.06 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 99,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,158.58/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.90

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