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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 422.04 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 422.04 and 270.02 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 422.04 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/422.04 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 422.04 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 113,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,959.24/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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