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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 405.75 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 405.75 and 228.54 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 405.75 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/405.75 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 405.75 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 92,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,730.11/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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