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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 406.34 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 406.34 and 235.94 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 406.34 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/406.34 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 406.34 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 95,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,871.34/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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