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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 441.77 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 441.77 and 226.13 is: 339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 441.77 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/441.77 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 441.77 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 99,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,894.11/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.64

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