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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 441.17 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 441.17 and 229.20 is: 343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 441.17 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/441.17 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 441.17 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 101,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,115.02/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.28

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