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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 373.02 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 373.02 and 214.98 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 373.02 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/373.02 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 373.02 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 80,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,191.84/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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