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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 374.39 and 224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 374.39 and 224.95 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 374.39 = 224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/374.39 = 224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 374.39 × 224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 84,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219.03/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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