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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 405.28 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 405.28 and 243.24 is: 364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 405.28 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/405.28 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 405.28 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 98,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,580.31/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.37

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