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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 376.80 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 376.80 and 243.84 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 376.80 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/376.80 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 376.80 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 91,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,878.91/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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