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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 437.61 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 437.61 and 227.08 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 437.61 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/437.61 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 437.61 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 99,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,372.48/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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