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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.92 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.92 and 227.20 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.92 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.92 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.92 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 101,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,994.62/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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