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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 403.46 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 403.46 and 229.28 is: 342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 403.46 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/403.46 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 403.46 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 92,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,503.00/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.26

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