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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377.82 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377.82 and 215.04 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377.82 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377.82 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377.82 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 81,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,246.41/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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