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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 443.61 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 443.61 and 227.46 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 443.61 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/443.61 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 443.61 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 100,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,903.53/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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