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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 374.08 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 374.08 and 227.56 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 374.08 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/374.08 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 374.08 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 85,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,125.64/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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