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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 405.36 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 405.36 and 222.48 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 405.36 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/405.36 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 405.36 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 90,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,184.49/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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