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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.59, 405.95 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.59, 405.95 and 212.90 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.59 : 405.95 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.59/405.95 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.59x = 405.95 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.59x = 86,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,423.66/270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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