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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 375.30 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 375.30 and 227.80 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 375.30 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/375.30 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 375.30 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 85,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,493.34/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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