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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 410.21 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 410.21 and 230.41 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 410.21 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/410.21 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 410.21 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 94,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,515.33/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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