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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 409.23 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 409.23 and 221.52 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 409.23 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/409.23 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 409.23 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 90,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,652.63/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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