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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 406.42 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 406.42 and 216.66 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 406.42 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/406.42 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 406.42 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 88,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,054.96/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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