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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 406.26 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 406.26 and 222.52 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 406.26 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/406.26 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 406.26 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 90,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,400.98/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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