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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 409.67 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 409.67 and 234.87 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 409.67 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/409.67 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 409.67 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 96,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,218.02/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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