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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 406.89 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 406.89 and 228.24 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 406.89 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/406.89 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 406.89 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 92,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,868.57/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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