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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 376.84 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 376.84 and 240.72 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 376.84 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/376.84 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 376.84 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 90,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,712.92/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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