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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 375.03 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 375.03 and 227.42 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 375.03 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/375.03 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 375.03 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 85,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,287.45/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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