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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 405.99 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 405.99 and 225.44 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 405.99 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/405.99 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 405.99 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 91,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,526.39/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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