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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 408.26 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 408.26 and 226.86 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 408.26 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/408.26 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 408.26 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 92,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,617.86/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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