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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 373.01 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 373.01 and 223.95 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 373.01 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/373.01 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 373.01 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 83,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,535.59/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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