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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 404.88 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 404.88 and 209.56 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 404.88 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/404.88 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 404.88 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 84,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,846.65/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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