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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 438.79 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 438.79 and 227.45 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 438.79 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/438.79 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 438.79 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 99,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,802.79/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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