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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 377.39 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 377.39 and 229.50 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 377.39 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/377.39 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 377.39 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 86,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,611.58/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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