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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 405.36 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 405.36 and 225.27 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 405.36 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/405.36 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 405.36 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 91,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,315.45/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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