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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.91 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.91 and 228.86 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.91 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.91 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.91 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 94,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,038.81/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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