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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 377.74 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 377.74 and 234.71 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 377.74 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/377.74 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 377.74 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 88,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,659.98/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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