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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 373.48 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 373.48 and 215.52 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 373.48 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/373.48 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 373.48 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 80,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,492.41/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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