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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 373.66 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 373.66 and 236.20 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 373.66 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/373.66 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 373.66 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 88,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,258.49/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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