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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 404.68 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 404.68 and 227.05 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 404.68 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/404.68 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 404.68 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 91,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,881.01/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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