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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 407.76 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 407.76 and 229.94 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 407.76 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/407.76 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 407.76 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 93,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,760.33/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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