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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.60 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.60 and 225.37 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.60 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.60 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.60 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 91,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,635.44/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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