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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 405.25 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 405.25 and 226.70 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 405.25 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/405.25 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 405.25 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 91,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,870.18/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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