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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.31, 377.53 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.31, 377.53 and 234.36 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.31 : 377.53 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.31/377.53 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.31x = 377.53 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.31x = 88,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,477.34/273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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