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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 407.66 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 407.66 and 228.79 is: 343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 407.66 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/407.66 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 407.66 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 93,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,267.90/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.23

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