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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 404.60 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 404.60 and 216.12 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 404.60 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/404.60 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 404.60 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 87,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442.15/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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