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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 409.88 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 409.88 and 230.24 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 409.88 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/409.88 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 409.88 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 94,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,370.77/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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