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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.31, 376.81 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.31, 376.81 and 236.39 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.31 : 376.81 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.31/376.81 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.31x = 376.81 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.31x = 89,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,074.12/273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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