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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 375.75 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 375.75 and 230.96 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 375.75 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/375.75 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 375.75 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 86,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,781.34/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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