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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 409.37 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 409.37 and 215.15 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 409.37 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/409.37 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 409.37 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 88,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,072.83/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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