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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 406.18 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 406.18 and 235.67 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 406.18 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/406.18 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 406.18 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 95,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,725.65/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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