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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 405.03 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 405.03 and 209.30 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 405.03 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/405.03 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 405.03 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 84,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,772.78/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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