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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 440.64 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 440.64 and 202.56 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 440.64 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/440.64 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 440.64 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 89,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,256.04/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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