Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 407.28 and 226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295.12, 407.28 and 226 is: 311.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295.12 : 407.28 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295.12/407.28 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295.12x = 407.28 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295.12x = 92,045.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,045.28/295.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311.89
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