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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 409.80 and 212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 409.80 and 212.35 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 409.80 = 212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/409.80 = 212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 409.80 × 212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 87,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,021.03/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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