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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 406.25 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 406.25 and 222.36 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 406.25 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/406.25 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 406.25 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 90,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,333.75/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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