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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 412.23 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 412.23 and 236.17 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 412.23 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/412.23 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 412.23 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 97,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,357.76/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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