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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 404.58 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 404.58 and 226.66 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 404.58 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/404.58 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 404.58 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 91,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,702.10/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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