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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.51, 404.65 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.51, 404.65 and 233.40 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.51 : 404.65 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.51/404.65 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.51x = 404.65 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.51x = 94,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,445.31/270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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