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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 410.22 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 410.22 and 232.32 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 410.22 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/410.22 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 410.22 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 95,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,302.31/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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