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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 374 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 374 and 221.40 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 374 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/374 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 374 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 82,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,803.60/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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