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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 407.21 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 407.21 and 228.47 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 407.21 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/407.21 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 407.21 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 93,036.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,036.63/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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