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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 405.86 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 405.86 and 228.92 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 405.86 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/405.86 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 405.86 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 92,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,906.30/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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