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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.12 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.12 and 148.32 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.12 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.12 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.12 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 60,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,087.40/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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