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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 409.50 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 409.50 and 232.36 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 409.50 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/409.50 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 409.50 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 95,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,151.42/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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