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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 404.10 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 404.10 and 235.83 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 404.10 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/404.10 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 404.10 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 95,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,298.90/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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