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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.98 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.98 and 208 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.98 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.98 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.98 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 77,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.84/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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