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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 407.13 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 407.13 and 228.44 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 407.13 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/407.13 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 407.13 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 93,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002.65/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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