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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 408.44 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 408.44 and 236.97 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 408.44 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/408.44 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 408.44 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 96,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,788.03/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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