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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 429.88 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 429.88 and 270.05 is: 372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 429.88 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/429.88 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 429.88 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 116,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,089.09/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.61

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