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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.11, 405.16 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.11, 405.16 and 216.34 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.11 : 405.16 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.11/405.16 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.11x = 405.16 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.11x = 87,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,652.31/270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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