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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 378.42 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 378.42 and 227.16 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 378.42 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/378.42 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 378.42 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 85,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,961.89/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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