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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 409.08 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 409.08 and 218.64 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 409.08 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/409.08 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 409.08 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 89,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,441.25/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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