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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 378.24 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 378.24 and 230.56 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 378.24 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/378.24 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 378.24 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 87,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,207.01/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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