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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 372.12 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 372.12 and 214.72 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 372.12 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/372.12 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 372.12 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 79,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,901.61/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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