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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 403.52 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 403.52 and 227.44 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 403.52 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/403.52 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 403.52 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 91,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,776.59/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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