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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 410.06 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 410.06 and 233.28 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 410.06 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/410.06 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 410.06 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 95,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,659.38/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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