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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 406.94 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 406.94 and 231.21 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 406.94 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/406.94 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 406.94 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 94,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,087.44/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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