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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 373.44 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 373.44 and 233.60 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 373.44 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/373.44 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 373.44 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 87,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,235.58/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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