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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 410.94 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 410.94 and 228.32 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 410.94 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/410.94 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 410.94 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 93,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,825.82/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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