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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 409.84 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 409.84 and 224.81 is: 336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 409.84 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/409.84 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 409.84 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 92,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,132.96/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.98

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