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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 405.10 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 405.10 and 212.12 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 405.10 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/405.10 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 405.10 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 85,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,929.81/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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