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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 376.89 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 376.89 and 243.84 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 376.89 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/376.89 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 376.89 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 91,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,900.86/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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