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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 406.36 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 406.36 and 228.17 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 406.36 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/406.36 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 406.36 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 92,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,718.94/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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