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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 405.90 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 405.90 and 232.20 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 405.90 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/405.90 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 405.90 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 94,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,249.98/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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