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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 405.68 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 405.68 and 224.36 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 405.68 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/405.68 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 405.68 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 91,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,018.36/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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