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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 411.45 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 411.45 and 234.10 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 411.45 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/411.45 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 411.45 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 96,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,320.45/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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