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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 405.96 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 405.96 and 229.96 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 405.96 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/405.96 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 405.96 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 93,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,354.56/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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