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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 405.30 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 405.30 and 216.60 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 405.30 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/405.30 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 405.30 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 87,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,787.98/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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