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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 409.49 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 409.49 and 234.01 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 409.49 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/409.49 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 409.49 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 95,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,824.97/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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