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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 409.42 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 409.42 and 228.10 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 409.42 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/409.42 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 409.42 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 93,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,388.70/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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