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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 410.49 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 410.49 and 218.88 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 410.49 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/410.49 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 410.49 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 89,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,848.05/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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