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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.04, 441.33 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.04, 441.33 and 157 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.04 : 441.33 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.04/441.33 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.04x = 441.33 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.04x = 69,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,288.81/294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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