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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 372.97 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 372.97 and 235.37 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 372.97 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/372.97 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 372.97 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 87,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786.07/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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