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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 372.70 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 372.70 and 244.06 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 372.70 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/372.70 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 372.70 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 90,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,962.63/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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