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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 405.44 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 405.44 and 227.33 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 405.44 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/405.44 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 405.44 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 92,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,169.24/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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