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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 448.92 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 448.92 and 227.40 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 448.92 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/448.92 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 448.92 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 102,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,084.41/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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