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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 408.96 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 408.96 and 219.36 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 408.96 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/408.96 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 408.96 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 89,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,709.47/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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