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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 404.65 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 404.65 and 226.78 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 404.65 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/404.65 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 404.65 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 91,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,766.53/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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