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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 373.08 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 373.08 and 221.28 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 373.08 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/373.08 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 373.08 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 82,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555.14/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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