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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 405.33 and 231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 405.33 and 231.79 is: 319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 405.33 = 231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/405.33 = 231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 405.33 × 231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 93,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,951.44/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.50

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