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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 405.06 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 405.06 and 239.97 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 405.06 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/405.06 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 405.06 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 97,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,202.25/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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