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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 405.66 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 405.66 and 221.02 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 405.66 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/405.66 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 405.66 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 89,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,656.94/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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