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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 407.37 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 407.37 and 229.58 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 407.37 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/407.37 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 407.37 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 93,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,524.00/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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