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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 373.76 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 373.76 and 229.80 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 373.76 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/373.76 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 373.76 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 85,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,890.05/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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