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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.80 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.80 and 204.72 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.80 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.80 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.80 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 76,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,319.62/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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