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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 370.56 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 370.56 and 255.12 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 370.56 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/370.56 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 370.56 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 94,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537.27/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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