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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 377.31 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 377.31 and 224.44 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 377.31 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/377.31 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 377.31 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 84,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,683.46/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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