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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 410.49 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 410.49 and 230.70 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 410.49 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/410.49 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 410.49 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 94,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,699.92/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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