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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 372.02 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 372.02 and 223.05 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 372.02 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/372.02 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 372.02 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 82,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977.95/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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