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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 410.23 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 410.23 and 212.64 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 410.23 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/410.23 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 410.23 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 87,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,231.31/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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