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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 373.20 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 373.20 and 208.24 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 373.20 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/373.20 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 373.20 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 77,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,715.17/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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