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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.16 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.16 and 232.14 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.16 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.16 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.16 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 87,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,553.92/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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