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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 408.04 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 408.04 and 244.24 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 408.04 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/408.04 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 408.04 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 99,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,658.26/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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