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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 406.42 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 406.42 and 226.10 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 406.42 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/406.42 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 406.42 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 91,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,891.56/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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