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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 408.96 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 408.96 and 216 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 408.96 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/408.96 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 408.96 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 88,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,335.36/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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