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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 423.12 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 423.12 and 270.20 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 423.12 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/423.12 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 423.12 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 114,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,327.02/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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