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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 378.24 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 378.24 and 228.16 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 378.24 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/378.24 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 378.24 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 86,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,299.24/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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