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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 441.23 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 441.23 and 88.72 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 441.23 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/441.23 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 441.23 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 39,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145.48/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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