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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 443.49 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 443.49 and 227.62 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 443.49 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/443.49 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 443.49 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 100,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,947.19/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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