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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 404.97 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 404.97 and 209.35 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 404.97 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/404.97 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 404.97 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 84,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,780.47/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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