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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 403.30 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 403.30 and 231.22 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 403.30 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/403.30 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 403.30 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 93,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251.03/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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