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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 410.34 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 410.34 and 215.83 is: 323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 410.34 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/410.34 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 410.34 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 88,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,560.55/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.32

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