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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 407.40 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 407.40 and 229.37 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 407.40 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/407.40 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 407.40 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 93,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,443.97/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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