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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 404.61 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 404.61 and 245.06 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 404.61 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/404.61 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 404.61 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 99,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,153.73/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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