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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 406.30 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 406.30 and 88.24 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 406.30 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/406.30 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 406.30 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 35,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851.91/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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