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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 441.42 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 441.42 and 157.33 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 441.42 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/441.42 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 441.42 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 69,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,448.61/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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