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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 409.95 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 409.95 and 215.58 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 409.95 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/409.95 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 409.95 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 88,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,377.02/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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