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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 443.97 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 443.97 and 227.61 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 443.97 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/443.97 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 443.97 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 101,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,052.01/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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