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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 374.58 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 374.58 and 227.37 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 374.58 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/374.58 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 374.58 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 85,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168.25/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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