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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 406.67 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 406.67 and 222.87 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 406.67 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/406.67 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 406.67 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 90,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,633.43/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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