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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 405.57 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 405.57 and 228.54 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 405.57 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/405.57 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 405.57 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 92,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,688.97/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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