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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.21, 404.62 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.21, 404.62 and 224.43 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.21 : 404.62 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.21/404.62 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.21x = 404.62 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.21x = 90,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,808.87/270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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