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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 374.13 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 374.13 and 243.27 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 374.13 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/374.13 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 374.13 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 91,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,014.61/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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