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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 373.14 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 373.14 and 212.58 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 373.14 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/373.14 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 373.14 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 79,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,322.10/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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