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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.83 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.83 and 221.10 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.83 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.83 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.83 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 82,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,432.71/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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