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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.73, 408.67 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.73, 408.67 and 240.66 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.73 : 408.67 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.73/408.67 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.73x = 408.67 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.73x = 98,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,351.75/273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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