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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 409.98 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 409.98 and 230.40 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 409.98 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/409.98 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 409.98 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 94,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,459.39/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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