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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.03 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.03 and 228.06 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.03 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.03 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.03 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 85,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,529.34/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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