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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.48 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.48 and 225.66 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.48 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.48 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.48 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 91,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,726.28/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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