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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 409.92 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 409.92 and 212.40 is: 318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 409.92 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/409.92 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 409.92 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 87,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,067.01/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.37

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