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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 407.05 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 407.05 and 228.70 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 407.05 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/407.05 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 407.05 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 93,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,092.34/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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