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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 405.29 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 405.29 and 229.84 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 405.29 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/405.29 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 405.29 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 93,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,151.41/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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