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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 433.49 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 433.49 and 273.31 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 433.49 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/433.49 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 433.49 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 118,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,474.70/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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