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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444.16 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444.16 and 227.53 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444.16 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444.16 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444.16 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 101,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,059.72/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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