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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 406.26 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 406.26 and 229.11 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 406.26 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/406.26 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 406.26 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 93,078.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,078.23/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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