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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 444.21 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 444.21 and 227.26 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 444.21 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/444.21 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 444.21 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 100,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,951.16/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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