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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.59 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.59 and 215.19 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.59 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.59 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.59 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 88,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,139.67/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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