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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 404.96 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 404.96 and 154.44 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 404.96 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/404.96 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 404.96 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 62,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541.25/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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