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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 405.36 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 405.36 and 234.48 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 405.36 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/405.36 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 405.36 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 95,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,048.81/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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