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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 442.92 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 442.92 and 227.64 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 442.92 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/442.92 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 442.92 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 100,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,826.31/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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