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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 404.83 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 404.83 and 222.10 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 404.83 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/404.83 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 404.83 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 89,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,912.74/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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