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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 408.97 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 408.97 and 228.34 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 408.97 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/408.97 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 408.97 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 93,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,384.21/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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