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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 373.96 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 373.96 and 227.57 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 373.96 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/373.96 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 373.96 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 85,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,102.08/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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