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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 406.62 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 406.62 and 225.11 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 406.62 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/406.62 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 406.62 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 91,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,535.24/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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