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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.15, 373.15 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.15, 373.15 and 223.71 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.15 : 373.15 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.15/373.15 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.15x = 373.15 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.15x = 83,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,477.39/270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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