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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 443.90 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 443.90 and 227.72 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 443.90 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/443.90 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 443.90 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 101,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,084.91/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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