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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 441.73 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 441.73 and 229.82 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 441.73 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/441.73 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 441.73 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 101,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,517.24/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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