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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 407.28 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/407.28 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 407.28 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 92,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,045.28/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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