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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.96, 375.09 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.96, 375.09 and 230.44 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.96 : 375.09 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.96/375.09 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.96x = 375.09 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.96x = 86,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,435.74/271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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