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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 408.78 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 408.78 and 237.26 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 408.78 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/408.78 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 408.78 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 96,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,985.10/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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