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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 443.84 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 443.84 and 227.72 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 443.84 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/443.84 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 443.84 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 101,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,067.89/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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