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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.51, 406.74 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.51, 406.74 and 228.46 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.51 : 406.74 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.51/406.74 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.51x = 406.74 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.51x = 92,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,921.79/271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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