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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.13 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.13 and 223.02 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.13 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.13 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.13 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 90,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,574.00/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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