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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 404.73 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 404.73 and 218.57 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 404.73 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/404.73 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 404.73 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 88,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,459.81/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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