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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 406.23 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 406.23 and 209.38 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 406.23 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/406.23 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 406.23 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 85,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,056.44/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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