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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.70, 443.90 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.70, 443.90 and 227.12 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.70 : 443.90 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.70/443.90 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.70x = 443.90 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.70x = 100,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,818.57/295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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