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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 404.06 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 404.06 and 227.61 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 404.06 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/404.06 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 404.06 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 91,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,966.96/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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