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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 372.38 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 372.38 and 243.83 is: 336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 372.38 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/372.38 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 372.38 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 90,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,794.33/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.20

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