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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 440.88 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 440.88 and 229.44 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 440.88 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/440.88 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 440.88 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 101,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,155.51/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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