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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 373.68 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 373.68 and 212.04 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 373.68 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/373.68 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 373.68 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 79,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235.11/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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