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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 406.88 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 406.88 and 226.38 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 406.88 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/406.88 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 406.88 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 92,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,109.09/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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