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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.51, 374.75 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.51, 374.75 and 227.77 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.51 : 374.75 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.51/374.75 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.51x = 374.75 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.51x = 85,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355.67/271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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