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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 404.02 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 404.02 and 231.84 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 404.02 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/404.02 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 404.02 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 93,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,668.29/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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