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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 406.40 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 406.40 and 235.20 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 406.40 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/406.40 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 406.40 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 95,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,585.28/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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