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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.28, 406.34 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.28, 406.34 and 235.56 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.28 : 406.34 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.28/406.34 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.28x = 406.34 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.28x = 95,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,717.45/294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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