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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 377.96 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 377.96 and 237.36 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 377.96 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/377.96 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 377.96 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 89,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,712.59/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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