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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 371.39 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 371.39 and 237.20 is: 326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 371.39 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/371.39 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 371.39 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 88,090.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,090.67/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.26

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