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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 373.17 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 373.17 and 215.26 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 373.17 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/373.17 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 373.17 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 80,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,328.45/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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