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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 375.09 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 375.09 and 228.02 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 375.09 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/375.09 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 375.09 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 85,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,528.02/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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