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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 378.06 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 378.06 and 234.19 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 378.06 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/378.06 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 378.06 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 88,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,536.93/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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