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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 372.52 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 372.52 and 223.54 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 372.52 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/372.52 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 372.52 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 83,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273.12/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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