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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 373.14 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 373.14 and 227.28 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 373.14 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/373.14 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 373.14 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 84,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,807.26/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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