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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 407.80 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 407.80 and 232.76 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 407.80 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/407.80 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 407.80 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 94,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,919.53/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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