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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 371.80 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 371.80 and 242.32 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 371.80 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/371.80 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 371.80 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 90,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,094.58/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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