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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 404.19 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 404.19 and 218.58 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 404.19 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/404.19 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 404.19 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 88,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,347.85/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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