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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 377.01 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 377.01 and 234.06 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 377.01 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/377.01 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 377.01 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 88,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,242.96/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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