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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 435.18 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 435.18 and 273.30 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 435.18 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/435.18 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 435.18 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 118,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,934.69/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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