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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 441.63 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 441.63 and 229.76 is: 344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 441.63 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/441.63 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 441.63 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 101,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,468.91/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.16

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