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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.06, 405.90 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.06, 405.90 and 225.58 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.06 : 405.90 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.06/405.90 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.06x = 405.90 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.06x = 91,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,562.92/271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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