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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 406.24 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 406.24 and 226.99 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 406.24 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/406.24 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 406.24 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 92,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,212.42/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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