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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 435.99 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 435.99 and 227.14 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 435.99 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/435.99 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 435.99 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 99,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,030.77/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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