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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 407.07 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 407.07 and 226.13 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 407.07 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/407.07 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 407.07 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 92,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,048.70/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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