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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 372.35 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 372.35 and 228.65 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 372.35 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/372.35 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 372.35 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 85,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,136.54/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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