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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 409.98 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 409.98 and 232.76 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 409.98 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/409.98 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 409.98 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 95,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,426.94/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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