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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 377.46 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 377.46 and 238.41 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 377.46 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/377.46 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 377.46 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 89,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,990.24/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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