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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 406.06 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 406.06 and 231.45 is: 319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 406.06 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/406.06 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 406.06 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 93,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,982.93/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.20

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