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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 376.95 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 376.95 and 236.39 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 376.95 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/376.95 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 376.95 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 89,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,109.39/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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