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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 406.76 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 406.76 and 224.55 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 406.76 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/406.76 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 406.76 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 91,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,336.84/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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