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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 406.67 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 406.67 and 223.45 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 406.67 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/406.67 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 406.67 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 90,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,869.95/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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