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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 448.56 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 448.56 and 227.28 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 448.56 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/448.56 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 448.56 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 101,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,948.72/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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