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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 405.82 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 405.82 and 226.92 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 405.82 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/405.82 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 405.82 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 92,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,088.67/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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