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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 377.10 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 377.10 and 226.68 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 377.10 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/377.10 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 377.10 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 85,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,481.03/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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