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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.59 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.59 and 210.44 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.59 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.59 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.59 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 85,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,349.28/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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