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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.59, 405.41 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.59, 405.41 and 225.23 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.59 : 405.41 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.59/405.41 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.59x = 405.41 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.59x = 91,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,307.34/270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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