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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.34 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.34 and 88.32 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.34 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.34 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.34 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 35,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887.95/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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