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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 372.72 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 372.72 and 223.60 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 372.72 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/372.72 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 372.72 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 83,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,340.19/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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