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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 373.41 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 373.41 and 215.46 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 373.41 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/373.41 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 373.41 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 80,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,454.92/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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