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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 377.22 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 377.22 and 251.02 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 377.22 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/377.22 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 377.22 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 94,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,689.76/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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