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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 412.29 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 412.29 and 238.14 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 412.29 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/412.29 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 412.29 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 98,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,182.74/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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