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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 409.86 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 409.86 and 219.33 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 409.86 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/409.86 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 409.86 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 89,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,894.59/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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