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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.30, 373.96 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.30, 373.96 and 222.10 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.30 : 373.96 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.30/373.96 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.30x = 373.96 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.30x = 83,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,056.52/271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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