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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 404.16 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 404.16 and 227.12 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 404.16 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/404.16 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 404.16 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 91,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,792.82/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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