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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 408.74 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 408.74 and 235.20 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 408.74 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/408.74 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 408.74 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 96,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,134.47/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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