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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 410.68 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 410.68 and 225.37 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 410.68 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/410.68 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 410.68 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 92,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,551.77/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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