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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 372.43 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 372.43 and 246.13 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 372.43 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/372.43 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 372.43 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 91,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,666.20/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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