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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 405.14 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 405.14 and 225.14 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 405.14 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/405.14 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 405.14 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 91,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,213.22/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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