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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.05, 440.84 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.05, 440.84 and 145.74 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.05 : 440.84 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.05/440.84 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.05x = 440.84 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.05x = 64,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247.29/294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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