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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.97, 438.65 and 227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.97, 438.65 and 227.39 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 438.65 = 227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/438.65 = 227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 438.65 × 227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 99,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,747.42/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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