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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 408.93 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 408.93 and 223.93 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 408.93 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/408.93 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 408.93 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 91,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,571.37/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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