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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 373.91 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 373.91 and 227.19 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 373.91 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/373.91 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 373.91 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 84,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,947.48/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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