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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 373.89 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 373.89 and 216.06 is: 298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 373.89 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/373.89 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 373.89 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 80,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,782.67/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.20

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