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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 411.01 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 411.01 and 152.31 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 411.01 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/411.01 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 411.01 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 62,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599.27/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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