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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 440.82 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 440.82 and 236.07 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 440.82 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/440.82 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 440.82 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 104,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,064.38/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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