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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 374.06 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 374.06 and 227.27 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 374.06 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/374.06 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 374.06 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 85,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,011.48/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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