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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 374.49 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 374.49 and 227.04 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 374.49 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/374.49 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 374.49 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 85,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,024.21/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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