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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 407.24 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 407.24 and 149.80 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 407.24 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/407.24 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 407.24 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 61,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004.55/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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