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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 406.35 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 406.35 and 222.57 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 406.35 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/406.35 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 406.35 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 90,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,441.32/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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