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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 404.48 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 404.48 and 223.86 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 404.48 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/404.48 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 404.48 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 90,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,546.89/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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