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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 374.78 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 374.78 and 230.36 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 374.78 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/374.78 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 374.78 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 86,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,333.17/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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