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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 405.36 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 405.36 and 230.60 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 405.36 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/405.36 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 405.36 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 93,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,476.02/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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