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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 375.78 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 375.78 and 230.02 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 375.78 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/375.78 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 375.78 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 86,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,436.92/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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