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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.75, 405.75 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.75, 405.75 and 223.23 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.75 : 405.75 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.75/405.75 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.75x = 405.75 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.75x = 90,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,575.57/270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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