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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 406.78 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 406.78 and 229.28 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 406.78 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/406.78 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 406.78 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 93,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,266.52/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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