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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.78 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.78 and 236.04 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.78 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.78 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.78 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 95,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,780.31/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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