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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 462.38 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 462.38 and 273.24 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 462.38 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/462.38 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 462.38 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 126,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,339.35/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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