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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 443.84 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 443.84 and 227.01 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 443.84 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/443.84 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 443.84 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 100,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754.98/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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