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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.90, 407.14 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.90, 407.14 and 230.66 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.90 : 407.14 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.90/407.14 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.90x = 407.14 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.90x = 93,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,908.30/271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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