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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 404.76 and 224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 404.76 and 224.89 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 404.76 = 224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/404.76 = 224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 404.76 × 224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 91,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,025.46/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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