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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 372.91 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 372.91 and 230.99 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 372.91 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/372.91 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 372.91 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 86,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,137.12/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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