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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 408.32 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 408.32 and 240.48 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 408.32 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/408.32 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 408.32 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 98,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,191.59/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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