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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 404.85 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 404.85 and 212.30 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 404.85 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/404.85 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 404.85 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 85,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,949.66/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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