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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.55 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.55 and 219.40 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.55 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.55 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.55 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 90,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,074.67/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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