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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 407.16 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 407.16 and 228.12 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 407.16 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/407.16 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 407.16 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 92,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,881.34/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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