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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 443.97 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 443.97 and 227.50 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 443.97 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/443.97 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 443.97 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 101,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,003.18/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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