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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 406.42 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 406.42 and 210.33 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 406.42 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/406.42 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 406.42 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 85,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,481.79/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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