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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 405.74 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 405.74 and 240.32 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 405.74 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/405.74 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 405.74 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 97,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,507.44/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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