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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 405.81 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 405.81 and 225.03 is: 337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 405.81 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/405.81 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 405.81 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 91,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,318.66/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.04

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