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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 373.14 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 373.14 and 242.77 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 373.14 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/373.14 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 373.14 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 90,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,587.20/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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