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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 376.04 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 376.04 and 240.57 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 376.04 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/376.04 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 376.04 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 90,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,464.54/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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