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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 423.36 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 423.36 and 270.90 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 423.36 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/423.36 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 423.36 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 114,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,688.22/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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