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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 373.85 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 373.85 and 229.83 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 373.85 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/373.85 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 373.85 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 85,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,920.80/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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