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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 405.51 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 405.51 and 222.10 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 405.51 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/405.51 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 405.51 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 90,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,063.77/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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