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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 372.96 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 372.96 and 233.46 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 372.96 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/372.96 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 372.96 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 87,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,071.24/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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