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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 409.88 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 409.88 and 242.61 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 409.88 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/409.88 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 409.88 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 99,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,439.77/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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