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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 374.40 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 374.40 and 236.18 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 374.40 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/374.40 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 374.40 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 88,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425.79/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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