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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 403.68 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 403.68 and 241.48 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 403.68 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/403.68 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 403.68 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 97,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,482.06/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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