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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 410.14 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 410.14 and 230.28 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 410.14 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/410.14 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 410.14 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 94,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447.04/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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