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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 404.49 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 404.49 and 208.73 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 404.49 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/404.49 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 404.49 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 84,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,429.20/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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