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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 373.08 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 373.08 and 215.12 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 373.08 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/373.08 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 373.08 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 80,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,256.97/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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