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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 376.44 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 376.44 and 233.87 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 376.44 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/376.44 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 376.44 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 88,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,036.14/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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