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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 409.25 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 409.25 and 226.56 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 409.25 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/409.25 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 409.25 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 92,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,721.78/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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