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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 405.17 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 405.17 and 233.16 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 405.17 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/405.17 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 405.17 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 94,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,468.27/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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