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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 406.02 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 406.02 and 243.68 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 406.02 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/406.02 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 406.02 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 98,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,938.95/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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