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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 405.61 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 405.61 and 236.24 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 405.61 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/405.61 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 405.61 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 95,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,821.31/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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