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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 443.88 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 443.88 and 227.61 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 443.88 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/443.88 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 443.88 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 101,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,031.53/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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