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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 441.16 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 441.16 and 203.45 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 441.16 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/441.16 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 441.16 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 89,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,752.90/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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