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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.59, 373.17 and 229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.59, 373.17 and 229.10 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.59 : 373.17 = 229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.59/373.17 = 229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.59x = 373.17 × 229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.59x = 85,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,490.24/270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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