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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 372.14 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 372.14 and 237.18 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 372.14 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/372.14 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 372.14 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 88,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,262.98/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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