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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 406.77 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 406.77 and 224.88 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 406.77 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/406.77 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 406.77 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 91,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,473.33/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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