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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 480.33 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 480.33 and 273.25 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 480.33 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/480.33 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 480.33 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 131,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,250.17/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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