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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 406.45 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 406.45 and 222.48 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 406.45 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/406.45 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 406.45 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 90,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,427.27/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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