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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 409.97 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 409.97 and 227.97 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 409.97 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/409.97 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 409.97 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 93,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,460.86/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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