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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.68 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.68 and 229.46 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.68 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.68 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.68 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 85,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,742.74/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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