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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 404.66 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 404.66 and 208.88 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 404.66 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/404.66 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 404.66 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 84,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,523.88/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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