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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 405.96 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 405.96 and 240.20 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 405.96 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/405.96 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 405.96 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 97,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,511.59/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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