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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 412.45 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 412.45 and 233.64 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 412.45 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/412.45 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 412.45 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 96,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,364.23/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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