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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 444.76 and 227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 444.76 and 227.39 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 444.76 = 227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/444.76 = 227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 444.76 × 227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 101,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,133.98/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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