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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 409.44 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 409.44 and 234.80 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 409.44 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/409.44 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 409.44 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 96,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,136.51/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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