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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 404.72 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 404.72 and 216.68 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 404.72 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/404.72 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 404.72 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 87,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,694.73/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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