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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 410.16 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 410.16 and 232.80 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 410.16 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/410.16 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 410.16 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 95,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,485.25/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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