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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 406.19 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 406.19 and 230.70 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 406.19 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/406.19 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 406.19 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 93,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,708.03/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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