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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 402.73 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 402.73 and 270.23 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 402.73 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/402.73 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 402.73 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 108,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,827.04/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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