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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 405.05 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 405.05 and 225.08 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 405.05 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/405.05 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 405.05 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 91,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,165.50/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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