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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.31, 406.14 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.31, 406.14 and 163.33 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.31 : 406.14 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.31/406.14 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.31x = 406.14 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.31x = 66,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,332.82/294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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