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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.34, 374.68 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.34, 374.68 and 243 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.34 : 374.68 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.34/374.68 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.34x = 374.68 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.34x = 91,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,046.18/270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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