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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.52 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.52 and 216.40 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.52 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.52 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.52 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 87,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,754.53/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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