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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 377.96 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 377.96 and 229.56 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 377.96 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/377.96 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 377.96 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 86,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,764.50/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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