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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.91, 433.56 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.91, 433.56 and 270.56 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.91 : 433.56 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.91/433.56 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.91x = 433.56 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.91x = 117,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,303.99/314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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