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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 407.52 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 407.52 and 229.92 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 407.52 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/407.52 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 407.52 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 93,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,697.00/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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