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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.46 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.46 and 237.88 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.46 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.46 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.46 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 97,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,640.22/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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