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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 410.46 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 410.46 and 219.88 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 410.46 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/410.46 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 410.46 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 90,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,251.94/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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