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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 373.88 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 373.88 and 229.41 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 373.88 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/373.88 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 373.88 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 85,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770.66/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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