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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 411.84 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 411.84 and 231.68 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 411.84 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/411.84 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 411.84 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 95,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,415.09/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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