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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 432.84 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 432.84 and 294.11 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 432.84 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/432.84 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 432.84 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 127,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,301.92/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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