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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 377.12 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 377.12 and 234.36 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 377.12 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/377.12 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 377.12 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 88,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,381.84/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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