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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 372.96 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 372.96 and 221.60 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 372.96 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/372.96 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 372.96 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 82,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,647.94/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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