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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.17 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.17 and 228.54 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.17 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.17 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.17 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 92,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,826.09/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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