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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 406.79 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 406.79 and 224.58 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 406.79 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/406.79 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 406.79 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 91,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,356.90/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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