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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.86 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.86 and 212.39 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.86 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.86 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.86 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 87,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,048.12/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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