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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 373.20 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 373.20 and 229.16 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 373.20 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/373.20 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 373.20 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 85,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,522.51/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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