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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 376.95 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 376.95 and 229.06 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 376.95 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/376.95 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 376.95 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 86,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,344.17/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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