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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 410.40 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 410.40 and 225.90 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 410.40 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/410.40 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 410.40 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 92,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,709.36/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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