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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 407.82 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 407.82 and 213.48 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 407.82 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/407.82 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 407.82 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 87,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,061.41/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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