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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 410.78 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 410.78 and 224.88 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 410.78 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/410.78 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 410.78 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 92,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,376.21/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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