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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 404.17 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 404.17 and 268.19 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 404.17 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/404.17 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 404.17 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 108,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,394.35/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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