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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.46, 405.94 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.46, 405.94 and 235.65 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.46 : 405.94 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.46/405.94 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.46x = 405.94 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.46x = 95,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,659.76/294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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