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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 372.66 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 372.66 and 215.04 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 372.66 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/372.66 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 372.66 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 80,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,136.81/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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