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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.26 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.26 and 227.12 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.26 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.26 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.26 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 91,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,588.41/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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