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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 438.86 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 438.86 and 227.90 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 438.86 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/438.86 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 438.86 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 100,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,016.19/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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