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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 441.41 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 441.41 and 228.82 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 441.41 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/441.41 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 441.41 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 101,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,000.09/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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