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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 405.96 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 405.96 and 240.22 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 405.96 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/405.96 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 405.96 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 97,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,519.71/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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