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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.06, 406.58 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.06, 406.58 and 222.86 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.06 : 406.58 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.06/406.58 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.06x = 406.58 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.06x = 90,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,610.42/271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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