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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 406.77 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 406.77 and 224.94 is: 310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 406.77 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/406.77 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 406.77 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 91,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,500.79/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.38

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