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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 411.93 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 411.93 and 243.18 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 411.93 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/411.93 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 411.93 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 100,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,173.14/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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