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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 406.12 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 406.12 and 224.42 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 406.12 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/406.12 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 406.12 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 91,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,141.45/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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