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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 405.57 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 405.57 and 233.52 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 405.57 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/405.57 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 405.57 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 94,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,708.06/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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