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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 376.64 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 376.64 and 229.78 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 376.64 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/376.64 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 376.64 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 86,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,544.34/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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