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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 406.80 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 406.80 and 229.02 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 406.80 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/406.80 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 406.80 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 93,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,165.34/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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