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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 411.06 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 411.06 and 234.73 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 411.06 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/411.06 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 411.06 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 96,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,488.11/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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