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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 409.47 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 409.47 and 234.08 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 409.47 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/409.47 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 409.47 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 95,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,847.71/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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