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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.50 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.50 and 233.10 is: 349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.50 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.50 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.50 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 95,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,454.45/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.34

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