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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 614.22 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 614.22 and 270.44 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 614.22 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/614.22 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 614.22 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 166,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,109.66/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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