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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 410.07 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 410.07 and 225.21 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 410.07 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/410.07 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 410.07 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 92,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,351.86/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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