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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.35, 405.42 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.35, 405.42 and 213.24 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.35 : 405.42 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.35/405.42 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.35x = 405.42 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.35x = 86,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451.76/270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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