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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 411.38 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 411.38 and 234.95 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 411.38 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/411.38 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 411.38 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 96,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,653.73/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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