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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 404.35 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 404.35 and 247.32 is: 369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 404.35 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/404.35 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 404.35 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 100,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,003.84/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.97

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