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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 378.23 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 378.23 and 234.32 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 378.23 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/378.23 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 378.23 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 88,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,624.96/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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