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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 405.50 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 405.50 and 229.80 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 405.50 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/405.50 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 405.50 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 93,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,183.90/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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