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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 405.78 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 405.78 and 222.20 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 405.78 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/405.78 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 405.78 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 90,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,164.32/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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