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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 375.06 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 375.06 and 221.88 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 375.06 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/375.06 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 375.06 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 83,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,218.31/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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