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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 373.04 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 373.04 and 211.08 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 373.04 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/373.04 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 373.04 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 78,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,739.42/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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