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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 405.55 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 405.55 and 219.14 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 405.55 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/405.55 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 405.55 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 88,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,872.23/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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