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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 406.20 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 406.20 and 230.60 is: 346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 406.20 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/406.20 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 406.20 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 93,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,669.72/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.67

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