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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 377.28 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 377.28 and 226.88 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 377.28 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/377.28 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 377.28 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 85,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,595.40/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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