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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.35, 404.76 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.35, 404.76 and 210.18 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.35 : 404.76 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.35/404.76 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.35x = 404.76 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.35x = 85,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,072.42/270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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