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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 407.96 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 407.96 and 228.76 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 407.96 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/407.96 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 407.96 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 93,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,324.93/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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