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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 411.93 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 411.93 and 237.36 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 411.93 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/411.93 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 411.93 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 97,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,775.70/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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