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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 404.04 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 404.04 and 222.16 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 404.04 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/404.04 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 404.04 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 89,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,761.53/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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