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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 404.71 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 404.71 and 224.49 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 404.71 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/404.71 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 404.71 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 90,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,853.35/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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