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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 408.03 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 408.03 and 234.80 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 408.03 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/408.03 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 408.03 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 95,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,805.44/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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