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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 373.23 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 373.23 and 255.71 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 373.23 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/373.23 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 373.23 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 95,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,436.78/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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