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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 404.84 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 404.84 and 214.72 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 404.84 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/404.84 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 404.84 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 86,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,926.77/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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