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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405.63 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405.63 and 231.66 is: 347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405.63 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405.63 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405.63 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 93,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,968.25/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.49

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