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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.66, 406.88 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.66, 406.88 and 226.21 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.66 : 406.88 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.66/406.88 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.66x = 406.88 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.66x = 92,038.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,038.29/271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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