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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 444 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 444 and 227.62 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 444 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/444 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 444 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 101,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,063.28/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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